Stereo Receiver

Stereo Receiver is part of the important tools of the trade. While you are planning on buying a stereo receiver, there are two models that you need to choose from. They are the home theater and stereo model. If you are looking at having good surround sound in the main TV-viewing room, a home theater receiver is what you should go in for. For ay of the other smaller rooms where surround sound is not required or if there is not much space for all the speakers, a stereo receiver is the best option, especially to listen to music.

But even in the room where the main system is being set up, if your interest in music supersedes that for movies, you may still want to go in for a home theater receiver. Transforming of basic stereo music into great multi-channel surround sound is possible using the digital processing modes are most models offer you. Also, the home theater models give you the digital inputs and outputs convenience.

The advantages of greater amplification hardly ever stop with volume alone. More detailed and dynamic sound is provided by a receiver possessing higher wattage as compared to ones with lesser wattage, even at volumes low to medium. While comparing power ratings of a receiver to another, it is important to keep in mind that all watts are not created equal. While doing power ratings, more stringent guidelines are employed by some receivers than others.

The power of receivers differs, as all watts are not made equal. Whether it is a stereo receiver or a home theater that you are going in for, there are a few basic rules that apply. You must ensure that the receiver possesses enough power for the speakers you will be using along with it and the room that you would be using it in. Determining whether the receiver is appropriate, is done with the help of the speakers' sensitivity. Lower sensitivity ratings means speakers need more power that will need more "juice" from the receiver to give the same volume as those speakers having higher sensitivity ratings. Also if you're listening room area is larger, your receiver will require more power to deliver better sound.

The latest model of home theater series of stereo receivers is the DRA-37. This one provides versatility, performance and power delivering clear sound for systems that are demanding, that too at a reasonable price. The DRA-37 has a novel front panel layout and design which is easy to setup and use and also looks good. Both, experts and beginners having Hi-Fi systems would relish the control and features offered by this receiver. Setting up takes very little time and hence you can enjoy any kind of music such as jazz or rock or any other music that you like.

The features of this model are:

- 2 channels x 50 watts

- Stable of 4 ohms

- Remote ports serial IR

- Record output selector

* Ready XM Radio with separate select and play antena

* Dedicated iPod port for ASD-1R D-dock that is optional

A Stereo receiver forms a very crucial part of your music set up and the model you go in for plays a vast role.